I treat the whole spectrum of problems having to do with food, weight and body image. These include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Orthorexia, Night Eating Syndrome, Avoidant and Restrictive Feeding and Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, as well as subclinical food, weight and body image concerns.
I provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups. I offer in-person sessions in my spacious country office in beautiful northern Monterey county. I can also treat anyone in the state of California via a HIPAA compliant teletherapy program.
Steps To Becoming A Client In My Practice:
- Please send me an email briefly stating your concerns and what you are hoping for in seeking counseling. Leave your availability for a return call.
- I will return your message to schedule a free consultation. This will be a 15 minute call to see if it is a good fit for us to work together. If my practice is full, or it is not a good fit, I will endeavor to provide appropriate referrals.
- If we set up an initial appointment, you will need to fill out and send back new client forms in advance of the first session. After the intake call I will send you these forms, once I receive them back I will confirm our first appointment and send directions to my office and/or the telehealth link.
- Therapy is most effective when there is a good working relationship between the therapist and the client(s). Once we have embarked on the therapeutic journey we will periodically review how it is meeting your needs, and if this is the right level of care.
FAQ
Do you take insurance?
The only insurance plan I am currently “in network” with is Central Coast Alliance for Health (CCAH), the local for administrator for Medi-Cal. If you are on this plan, there is no out of pocket cost for my services. Many other insurance plans have generous “out-of-network” coverage. I suggest calling your plan’s member services and asking: “What are my out of network, outpatient mental health benefits?” If you are not on CCAH, you will need to pay at the time of your session and I will provide you with a “superbill” to submit to your insurance company.
Please note: if your insurance plan has mental health benefits, they are required to have an adequate stable of qualified therapists for all diagnoses. If you cannot find a qualified eating disorder specialist within the network, they need to allow you to see an appropriately qualified “out of network”provider. If you find yourself in this situation I can assist you in getting that process started.
How much does therapy cost?
My current fee is $250 for a 55 minute session. Insurance may cover all or a portion of this fee (see details above). I believe everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, deserves good care. For this reason, half of my practice is dedicated to serving clients on Medi-Cal. Clients who pay my full fee help to make it possible to provide these services to those in need. Please review your coverage and finances, and if my fee is an obstacle, feel free to ask about my sliding scale options.
Do you keep a waiting list?
My practice is usually full but openings do occur on a fairly regular basis. I do not keep a wait list, as I like to encourage potential clients to get help right away while the motivation is high. Also, I cannot guarantee when a space will open. I will provide referrals, and encourage potential clients who are searching to circle back periodically as they are looking.